A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4318580 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4320566 epoch_slot_no: 566 block_no: 4318403 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3217 time: 2020-06-20 00:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5beae89d38a8ecf16ba125db2e114362723470544a077d94f7b94c9b11d546bBlock Operator
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